@@AndreaGarcia-e5n, they started burning when the truck rolled over. Obviously the battery casings were ruptured, which is all it takes to start the burning.
Dust and dirt have metal particles, nano particles, and other metals. It'll conduct and make things worse. Depending on the hazmat team, they'll either let it burn or throw a type of insulation substance, which is also highly toxic for residents, drivers, and wildlife.
I was. Coming from LA and it took me almost my full drive clock. I'm a truck driver I took the high 40 and I 40 was a traffic. It's still bad. What I would do on 4 PM 15 is take. I 10 to courtsite courtsite head North on 95. To go through Parker Lake Havasu City. Then you'll be back on 40 get on 40 going North or West. Get off at search light, take search light all the way to Vegas.